"Illusionary Departures 2012" is a
treasury of original illusion designs and presentation plots from J C
Sum, one of Asia's most successful illusionists & illusion
designers.

This is the latest edition of the book that was first
released in 2004. Over the last 8 years, the book has been revised,
updated, expanded and is now J C's BIGGEST illusion book to date! It
contains 35 illusions & stage routines with carefully thought out
designs, methodologies and presentation plots that take into
consideration motivation, logic and credibility in the performance of
illusion.

Illusions detailed inside the book cover multiple
genres including penetrations, appearances, vanishes, transpositions and
escapes. Also shared are a variety of original stage routines such as a
logical time travel act, motivated torn & restored effect and a
silent theatrical piece with plot and progressive structure.

In
one of the most valuable chapters in the book, J C shares his original
approach to designing and building a modern illusion base. His base is
highly deceptive and sturdy but is very lightweight compared to
traditionally built bases. J C and his onstage partner, 'Magic Babe'
Ning, utilize this cutting edge base design in several of their
illusions featured in their live shows and on TV across the world.

All
the illusions were created for the working performer (from new workers
to seasoned professionals) and have been prototyped, built and
audience-tested in professional shows staged over the years since 1998.

All
props are designed to pack down effectively for transport and most of
the illusions can be performed surrounded or with audiences on three
sides. Many of the illusions can be built inexpensively and are suitable
even for beginners looking to get started in the field of grand
illusions.

"Illusionary Departures 2012" features 145 pages of
detailed illusion construction plans as well as full illusion
presentations, including:

A Walk Through The WineryAn original penetration illusion

Visual DisplacementThe passing of a person through four vertical solid steel bars

The Time MachineA 'cerebral' stage routine performed to a time-travel plot

Reinvent the Sub-TrunkEight different variations & presentation ideas for the 'Substitution Trunk'

Creation Of LifeA paradigm of powerful illusion presentation

Ultimate Victory CartonsAn inexpensive appearance illusion for stage

Black Art Case TableA practical transport solution for a B.A. utility

Fourth Dimensional ExitThe magical vanishing of a company of dancers/ performers using a new illusion utility

Deceptive Base Work Original thoughts, philosophy, design and fabrication process for a modern base

Crystal Striptease The magical vanish & reappearance of a girl while being stripped of her clothes

Motion Delayed Vanish/ AppearanceAn original application of an illusion utility

Modern Flight Case TableAn ATA case-table for working performers

Branded A corporate logo magically appears in a flash of fire

Chain ReactionAn instant escape with a costume change kicker

Hiding In Plain SightA sucker comedy teleportation

Ghost CabinetMultiple presentations for a versatile prop for a multi-cast illusion production number

12-Girl CabinetA simplified and modern Jarrett 21-Person Cabinet

BONUS:
Purchasing this book will entitle you access to J C's secret
'Backstage' section that contains FREE illusion ideas and four illusion
methods for car appearances! Many have said that these ideas alone are
worth the price of the book!